Photograph depicts a group of three officers at Willows Camp. These soldiers all wear cap badges from different units: The first is a lieutenant from 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers), the second is a captain from the 121st Battalion (Western Irish) and the third is a lieutenant from the 102nd Battalion (North British Columbians). Despite these different origins, the photograph was taken at Willows Camp where all three became officers in the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. Note that the third soldier has medal ribbons and four wound stripes on his uniform.
Photograph depicts two officers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. The first officer is a Captain from the Canadian Army Medical Corps. The second soldier is a lieutenant who was brought up with the 7th Battalion (1st British Columbia) before being transferred to 2nd Depot Battalion. Both these soldiers wear their rank on their shoulder straps instead of their sleeves which only became popular toward the end of the war. The second soldier appears again in image J-03899 and in J-02956.
Photograph depicts two officers attached to the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment at Willows Camp. The first is a CO from the Canadian Engineers. The second soldier is a captain who was originally trained in the 121st Battalion (Western Irish).
Photograph depicts No. 2 Company of the 143rd Battalion posing outside the parliament buildings in Victoria. The five officers seated in the front row chairs are Lieutenant Ernest LeMessurier, Captain Hugh Kennedy, Captain James Maxwell Reid (officer commanding), Lieutenant William Noble, and Lieutenant Herbert Mason Drost.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. These soldiers also wear different hat styles: the Winter Forage Cap (left) and Service Dress Cap (right).
Photograph depicts the portraits of two soldiers who were part of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. This force was raised from volunteers and conscripts from all over the country.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. They are also wearing Oliver 'snake clasp' leather belts.
Photograph depicts two exposures on the same plate. The first image is of a corporal. Before joining the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force, he was trained in the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment, as per his cap and collar badges. Troops for the Russian campaign were recruited from volunteers and conscripts from all over the country.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. The soldier on the right wears uniform insignia from the Canadian Army Medical Corps. The second soldier wears a general list officer's cap badge.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. All recruits are wearing British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. They would have been given these uniforms as Canadian supplies were low this late in the war. The soldier in the second image wears insignia from the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment. Troops were recruited for the Siberian force all over Canada.
Photograph depicts two images of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first image, three relaxed soldiers pose together with their jackets open; one of the men is wearing a Good Year sweater. The soldier in the second image poses formally for a portrait at camp.
Photograph depicts two pairs of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldiers are posing with their Ross Mark III rifles and attached bayonets.
Photograph depicts two images of the same soldier; one without his cap and the other with it. This soldier was recruited to be a part of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force which drew men from all over Canada.
Photograph depicts highland soldiers aboard a CPR ship as they are drafted for service in the Great War. They are from the 50th Regiment, Gordon Highlanders.
Photograph depicts the SS Princess Adelaide, a CPR ship, carrying the latest draft of soldiers from the 50th Regiment, Gordon Highlanders. Many civilians remain on the dock to watch the boat depart.
Photograph depicts the view from the loading dock as soldiers from the 50th Gordon Highlanders, alongside civilians, board the CPR steamship SS Princess Adelaide.
Photograph depicts the 168th draft of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment aboard the Princess Victoria. The troops share this CPR ship with regular passengers also on their way to Vancouver. The Grand Trunk Pacific warehouses can be seen in the background.
Photograph depicts the 168th draft of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment aboard the Princess Victoria. The troops share this CPR ship with regular passengers also on their way to Vancouver. The Grand Trunk Pacific warehouses can be seen in the background.
Photograph depicts the 168th draft of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment preparing for boarding at the CPR station in Victoria.
Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows camp. The first picture is of a boxing team with their PT trainers. The picture was also labeled "Van" by the photographer but it is unknown if the team was from Vancouver. The second picture is of a soldier from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. He holds a swagger stick and wears the appropriate cap and collar badges.
Photograph depicts a group of soldiers, mainly officers and NCOs, at the Clover Point Rifle Range. These men from various battalions appear to be meeting for a day of shooting at the range. They pose with (from left to right), a Colt machine gun, two Lewis machine guns and a Browning machine gun (with shield).
Photograph depicts a platoon from the 88th Battalion. Box notes left by the photographer suggest they are either #2 Platoon or #6 Platoon. The troops are wearing leather Oliver equipment with cartridge pouches. Seated at the centre of the group is Lieutenant Roderick Finlayson.
Photograph depicts Non-Commissioned Officers of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) at Willows Camp. According to box notes left by the photographer, these could be the officers of No. 4 Company. The officers in the front row are Lieutenant Richard Welsted Day, Captain Arthur Cecil Gray, Major Edward Alfred Pym, Lieutenant Edward Barton Hart, Lieutenant Henry Geroge E. Pocock, Lieutenant James Malcolm McKenzie. Four buglers are seated on the ground.
Photograph depicts a platoon from the 88th Battalion. Box notes left by the photographer suggest either #2 Platoon or #6 Platoon. The troops are wearing leather Oliver equipment with cartridge pouches. Seated at the centre of the group is Lieutenant Roderick Finlayson.
Photograph depicts either No. 13, 15, 16 or 17 Platoon of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). This platoon is photographed with the following officers seated on chairs: Lieutenant Twigg, Captain E.O.C. Martin, and Lieutenant Crease.
Photograph depicts a bayonet fighting team posing with a lieutenant and another two instructors from the gymnastics staff (in sweaters). Notes left by the photographer suggest this is Lieutenant Shaw (or perhaps Chambers). To his right is Sergeant Watson, who is also an accomplished shooter (see J-02737 and J-02736).
